Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2013
LOT 171
UNSIGNED, EROTIC AUTOMATON POCKET WATCH Unsigned. Made circa 1870. Unusual open face gun metal keyless pocket watch with erotic automaton. To be sold without reserve
HKD 7,000 - 14,000
USD 900 - 1,800 / EUR 700 - 1,400
Sold: HKD 12,500
C. Four-body, open face, gun metal, yellow gold bow, winding crown, inset corners. Automata activated through winding the crown. D. White enamel, black Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. Frosted gilt, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |